CN108683031A - Intelligent plug, control method thereof and patch board with intelligent plug - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent plug, a control method thereof and a patch board with the intelligent plug. The intelligent plug comprises a plug main body, wherein the plug main body comprises a bottom plate and a peripheral shell; the control panel is arranged at the top of the plug main body, is detachably connected with the plug main body and forms a cavity with the plug main body; the intelligent control unit is electrically connected with the control panel; and at least two conductive structures connected to the bottom of the plug body. The intelligent plug provided by the embodiment of the invention is simple in design and convenient to operate, and can be suitable for various different use environments.

Description

Smart plug and control method thereof, power strip with smart plug

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of circuits, in particular to a smart plug, a control method thereof, and a plug board with the smart plug.

Background technique

Plugs or plug connectors are the connectors of electronic products or the plugs of electrical appliances, and are essential basic power facilities for every household. Electrical appliances and personal consumer electronic products such as mobile phones and tablets cannot be separated from plugs or plug connectors, no matter they are connected to the mains or power strips.

Currently, commonly used plugs or plug connectors are simple plug body plus metal conductive sheet or conductive column structure, which cannot be conveniently controlled.

Contents of the invention

In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, embodiments of the present invention provide a simple and convenient smart plug, a control method for the smart plug, and a power strip with the smart plug.

On the one hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a smart plug, and the smart plug includes:

a plug body, wherein the plug body includes a base plate and a surrounding housing;

a control panel disposed on the top of the plug body, detachably connected to the plug body, and forming a cavity with the plug body;

an intelligent control unit electrically connected to said control panel; and,

At least two conductive structures attached to the bottom of the plug body.

Optionally, the smart plug further includes buckles and springs, and a motor electrically connected to the smart control unit; wherein,

The intelligent control unit is also used to drive the motor to release the spring and buckle so that the control panel is separated from the plug body.

Optionally, the smart plug further includes a control button, and the control button is arranged on the control panel or the plug main body.

Optionally, the smart plug further includes a power module, and the power module is disposed in the cavity.

Optionally, the control panel includes a fingerprint module and a first display panel;

The smart plug also includes a first relay; wherein,

The fingerprint module, the display panel and the first relay are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit.

Optionally, the control panel includes a Bluetooth module and a second display panel;

The smart plug also includes a second relay and a first photocoupler; wherein,

The Bluetooth module, the second display panel, the second relay and the first photocoupler are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit.

Optionally, the control panel includes a WIFI module and a third display panel

The smart plug also includes a third relay and a second photocoupler; wherein,

The WIFI module, the third display panel, the third relay and the second photocoupler are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit.

Optionally, the control panel includes a GPRS module and a fourth display panel;

The smart plug also includes a fourth relay and a third photocoupler; wherein,

The GPRS module, the fourth display panel, the fourth relay and the third photocoupler are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit.

On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a smart plug. The smart plug includes a plug body, which is arranged on the top of the plug body, is detachably connected with the plug body, and forms an empty space with the plug body. a control panel of the cavity; and, at least two conductive structures attached to the bottom of the plug body; wherein the plug body includes a base plate and a surrounding housing;

The control methods include:

Receive the user's current authentication information;

determining that the current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information;

judging whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state;

If so, controlling the control panel to disengage from the plug body.

Optionally, the method also includes:

Determining that the smart plug is in a power-on state;

The control panel is connected with the plug main body.

Optionally, the smart plug also includes a control button, and before judging whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state,

The method also includes:

Receive operation information that the control key is pressed.

Optionally, before determining that the current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information, the method further includes:

Receive and save the initial authentication information.

Optionally, the control panel includes a fingerprint module;

The current authentication information of the receiving user includes:

receiving current authentication information input by the user through the fingerprint module.

Optionally, said control panel communicates with a mobile device,

The current authentication information of the receiving user includes:

receiving current authentication information input by the user through the mobile device and sent by the mobile device.

Optionally, before the control panel is separated from the plug body, the method further includes:

receiving the agreed time information input by the user through the mobile device;

Said control of said control panel being disengaged from said plug body includes:

The control panel is controlled to separate from the plug body according to the appointed time information.

Optionally, the method also includes:

Monitoring the working state of the smart plug in real time, the working state includes a power-on state and a power-off state;

The working status is sent to the mobile device to be displayed on the display screen of the mobile device in real time.

Optionally, the method also includes:

Detecting the current value of the smart plug;

judging whether the current value exceeds a normal value;

If yes, send an alarm message to the mobile device.

Optionally, the control panel includes a Bluetooth module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the Bluetooth module.

Optionally, the control panel includes a WIFI module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the WIFI module.

Optionally, the control panel includes a GPRS module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the GPRS module.

In yet another aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a power strip with a smart plug, and the smart plug has the structure described in the smart plug in the embodiment of the present invention.

The smart plug provided in this embodiment is simple in design and easy to operate, and can be applied in many different usage environments.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided by Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided by Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided by Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided in Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a smart plug provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

In order to make the object, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the implementation manner of the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

It should be noted that: the serial numbers of the above embodiments of the present invention are only for description, and do not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments.

To solve the above technical problems, some embodiments of the present invention provide a smart plug.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, a smart plug may include: a plug body 11 , a control panel 12 , a smart control unit 13 and a conductive structure 14 .

Wherein, the main body of the plug may be a semi-enclosed structure composed of a bottom plate and surrounding shells. At least two conductive structures are connected to the bottom of the plug body. The conductive structure may be, for example, two metal sheets or two metal columns forming a two-phase structure, or three metal sheets or three metal columns forming a three-phase structure.

The control panel is arranged on the top of the plug main body, is detachably connected with the plug main body, and forms a cavity after the control panel is connected with the plug main body. An intelligent control unit electrically connected to the control panel can be arranged inside the cavity. The control panel can be connected to the surrounding shell of the plug main body, for example, connected to the surrounding shell by at least three buckles.

In some embodiments, the smart plug can also include buckles, springs and motors, the motors are connected to the intelligent control unit, and the smart control unit is also used to drive the motors to release the springs and buckles to separate the control panel from the plug body.

In addition, in some embodiments, the smart plug may further include control buttons, and the control buttons may be set on the control panel or on the plug body.

In addition, in some embodiments, the smart plug may further include a power module, which is used to supply power to the smart control unit in the smart plug, and the power module may be disposed in the cavity. The power module is an independent switching power supply, and it can also be charged by batteries or commercial power.

It should be noted that the control panels in the above embodiments may be of different types.

Embodiment one

In this embodiment, the control panel is a fingerprint control panel, and the control panel includes a fingerprint module and a first display panel; the smart plug may also include a first relay, and the fingerprint module, the first display panel, and the first relay are all connected to the smart control unit. The smart plug may have a structure as shown in FIG. 2 .

The first display panel is used to display the switch state of the smart lock, and/or, the fingerprint verification state and the like. Specifically, the first display panel may be an LCD panel or an LED panel.

When the user uses the smart plug including the structure shown in Figure 2 for the first time, the user first inputs the user's initial fingerprint information through the fingerprint module, and saves the initial fingerprint information in the memory of the smart plug. Subsequently, when the user uses the smart plug, the user inputs its current fingerprint information through the fingerprint module, and if the current fingerprint information is consistent with the initial fingerprint information, the authorization is passed.

Of course, the smart plug in this embodiment may also include a power module.

The smart plug in Embodiment 1 adopts a control panel including a fingerprint module, which is simple in design and easy to operate.

Embodiment two

In this embodiment, the control panel is a Bluetooth control panel, and the control panel includes a Bluetooth module and a second display panel. The smart plug may further include a second relay and a first photocoupler, and the Bluetooth module, the second display panel, the second relay and the first photocoupler are all connected to the smart control unit. The smart plug may have a structure as shown in FIG. 3 .

The second display panel is used to display the switch state of the smart lock, and/or, the fingerprint verification state and the like. Specifically, the second display panel may be an LCD panel or an LED panel.

The smart plug can communicate with the Bluetooth module of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module inside the control panel, and the mobile phone can be installed with an application program matching the smart plug.

When using the smart plug for the first time, the user first establishes a connection between the smart plug and the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module. The user inputs his initial fingerprint information through the mobile phone, and saves the initial fingerprint information in the mobile phone. For example, the user can input initial fingerprint information through an application program interface installed on the mobile phone that matches the smart plug.

When the user uses the smart plug again, the user inputs its current fingerprint information through the mobile phone, and the mobile phone compares the current fingerprint information with the initial fingerprint information, and sends the comparison result to the smart plug via Bluetooth.

In addition, the operation interface of the application program installed on the mobile phone has a display area, and the display area is used to display the switch status of the smart lock in real time.

In some embodiments, the above-mentioned application program may also have a reservation function. For example, timing (scheduled) on/off control of smart plugs. The timing can be set through the application, and the on/off status of the smart plug can be displayed on the interface of the application in real time.

In some embodiments, the application program installed on the mobile phone may also have a delay function. For example, delay on/off control for smart plugs. The delayed on/off time of electrical appliances can be set through the application program, and the on/off status of the smart plug can be displayed on the interface of the application program in real time.

In some embodiments, the above application program can also sample and detect the working current of the smart plug, and when the working current exceeds the normal value (the normal value can be set in the application program), a warning will be displayed on the application program interface and the plug will be disconnected. smart plug. At the same time, the real-time sampling current value of the smart plug can be sent to the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module of the control panel, displayed on the application program interface, and uploaded to the cloud for storage.

It should be noted that, in the above embodiments, the electrical appliances connected to the smart plug can also be controlled indirectly through the control of the smart plug.

In addition, the smart plug in the above embodiments may further include an inductor for sampling the operating current of the electrical appliance.

The smart plug in the second embodiment adopts a control panel including a bluetooth module, does not need a fingerprint circuit inside, and is low in cost and easy to implement.

Embodiment Three

In this embodiment, the control panel is a WIFI control panel, and the control panel includes a WIFI module and a third display panel. The smart plug may also include a third relay and a second photocoupler. The WIFI module, the third display panel, the third relay and the second photocoupler are all connected to the intelligent control unit. The smart plug may have a structure as shown in FIG. 4 .

In this embodiment, the smart plug communicates with the mobile phone through the WIFI module. For the corresponding principle, reference may be made to the description of Embodiment 2, which will not be repeated here.

In this embodiment, the control panel adopts a WIFI module. Since most homes or offices are currently equipped with WIFI, the smart plug of this structure has unlimited control distance and stable signal, and can be shared with all networks in the home. Suitable for indoor use in office or home environments.

Embodiment four

In this embodiment, the control panel includes a GPRS module and a fourth display panel. The smart plug also includes a fourth relay and a third photocoupler; wherein, the GPRS module, the fourth display panel, the fourth relay and the third photocoupler are all electrically connected to the smart control unit. The smart plug may have a structure as shown in FIG. 5 .

In this embodiment, the smart plug communicates with the mobile phone through the GPRS module. For corresponding functions, reference may be made to the description of Embodiment 2, and details are not repeated here.

In this embodiment, the control panel includes a GPRS module, and the mobile phone communicating with the control panel is equipped with a SIM card, which can realize global interconnection through the connection with the mobile phone base station, and has the same function as WIFI. Since the signal of the mobile phone is not limited by the indoor range, the control panel of this method can be used outdoors.

It should be noted that the first display panel, the second display panel, the third display panel, and the fourth display panel in the above-mentioned embodiments may be the same type of display panels, or may be different types of display panels; One display panel, or different display panels. The first relay, the second relay, the third relay and the fourth relay in the above embodiment may be the same type of relay, or may be different types of relays; they may also be the same relay, or may be different relays. The first optocoupler, the second optocoupler and the third optocoupler in the above-mentioned embodiment may be the same type of optocoupler, or may be different types of optocoupler; they may also be the same optocoupler, Different optocouplers are also possible. The present invention is not limited thereto.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control method of the smart plug in this embodiment includes the following steps:

Step S601: Receive the current authentication information of the user.

The current authentication information is used to uniquely identify the identity of the user, for example, the current authentication information may be current fingerprint information, current iris information, or current face information, and so on.

Step S602: Determine that the received current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information.

The initial authentication information is of the same category as the current authentication information. If the current authentication information is the current fingerprint information, then the initial authentication information is the initial fingerprint information; if the current authentication information is the current iris information, then the initial authentication information is the initial iris information; if the current authentication information is the current facial information, then the initial authentication information is the initial facial information .

Step S603: Determine whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state, if yes, go to step S604; otherwise go to step S605.

The interrupted state refers to: the smart plug is connected to the socket but not powered on to the socket, or the smart plug is in an independent state connected to the socket. Specifically, the smart plug can include an intelligent control unit, which can be used to detect whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state.

Step S604: The control panel is detached from the plug body.

A smart plug may contain a deadbolt, a spring, and a motor electrically connected to a smart control unit.

When the smart plug is connected to the socket but not connected to the socket or the smart plug is in an independent state, the intelligent control unit inside the smart plug can send instructions to the motor electrically connected to it, and control the motor to bounce off the spring so that the lock bolt is disconnected and the control The faceplate is separated from the plug body.

After the control panel is separated from the plug main body, other types of control panels can be replaced; or, the user can pull out the smart plug.

Step S605: the control panel is connected to the main body of the plug.

If the smart plug is not in the interrupted state, but in the power-on state, for example, the smart plug is successfully connected to the socket and powered on, or the smart control unit detects that the smart plug has current passing through, then the control panel is not separated from the plug body.

It should be noted that, in some embodiments, before the above step S603, the following step may be firstly performed: receiving operation information that the control key is pressed.

Specifically, the intelligent control unit electrically connected to the control button can monitor in real time whether the control button is pressed, and the control button is used to control the separation of the control panel from the plug body.

If the control button is pressed, and the smart plug is connected to the socket but not powered on, or the smart plug is in an independent state connected to the socket, the control panel will pop up and separate from the main body of the plug; if the control button is pressed, And the smart plug is successfully connected to the socket and powered on, or the smart control unit detects that the smart plug has current passing through, then the control panel is controlled not to separate from the plug main body.

It should be noted that the initial authentication information in the above embodiments may be collected and saved in advance. Depending on the type of the control panel, there may be different ways to collect and store the initial authentication information, and for details, refer to the descriptions of the first to fourth embodiments above.

In some embodiments, in the above smart plug control method, when the control panel includes a fingerprint module, the above step S601 may specifically receive the current authentication information input by the user through the fingerprint module, and the current authentication information is the current fingerprint information. The initial authentication information may be the fingerprint information input through the fingerprint module when the user uses the smart plug for the first time.

In some embodiments, in the above smart plug control method, when the control panel includes a Bluetooth module and communicates with a mobile device (such as a mobile phone), the above step S601 may specifically receive the current authentication information input by the user through the mobile device and sent by the mobile device , and the current authentication information is the current fingerprint information. The initial authentication information may be the fingerprint information entered by the user through the mobile device when using the smart plug for the first time. In addition, the Bluetooth module in the control panel can also be replaced by a WIFI module or a GPRS module, and the corresponding smart plug can communicate with the mobile device through WIFI or GPRS.

In addition, in the control method of the above-mentioned smart plug, before step S604, the appointed time information input by the user through the mobile device may be received first, and then the control panel is controlled to detach from the plug body according to the appointed time information. Wherein, the appointed time information may be the time information of scheduled power on/off control or the time information of delayed power on/off control.

In some embodiments, the on/off status of the smart plug can also be displayed in real time on the interface of the application program adapted to the smart plug on the mobile device. That is, the working status of the smart plug (including the power-on status and the power-off status) can be monitored in real time, and the working status of the smart plug can be sent to the mobile device for display on the display screen of the mobile device.

In some embodiments, in the above smart plug control method, the current value flowing through the smart plug can also be detected in real time; judge whether the current value exceeds the normal value, and send an alarm message to the mobile device if it exceeds the normal value.

The control method for the smart plug provided in the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to the smart plug in the above embodiments, so that the control of the smart plug is simple and convenient.

Some embodiments of the present invention provide a plug-in board, the plug-in board is equipped with a smart plug, and the smart plug has the structure described in the above-mentioned embodiments. For details, reference may be made to the descriptions in the foregoing embodiments, and details are not repeated here.

It should be noted that the fingerprint authentication device in the above embodiments may further include a memory and a processor. The memory is a non-volatile memory for storing computer program codes; the processor is used for executing the computer program codes in the memory to realize the fingerprint authentication methods mentioned in the first to fifth embodiments above.

Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps for implementing the above embodiments can be completed by hardware, and can also be completed by instructing related hardware through a program. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The above-mentioned The storage medium mentioned may be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and the like.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection of the present invention. within range.

Claims (21)

1. A kind of smart plug, is characterized in that, described smart plug comprises: a plug body, wherein the plug body includes a base plate and a surrounding housing; a control panel disposed on the top of the plug body, detachably connected to the plug body, and forming a cavity with the plug body; an intelligent control unit electrically connected to said control panel; and, At least two conductive structures attached to the bottom of the plug body. 2. The smart plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart plug also includes buckles and springs and a motor electrically connected to the smart control unit; wherein, The intelligent control unit is also used to drive the motor to release the spring and buckle so that the control panel is separated from the plug body. 3. The smart plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, the smart plug also includes a control button, the control button is set on the control panel or the plug body, and is used to release the control panel connection with the plug body. 4. The smart plug according to claim 1, wherein the smart control unit comprises: power module; a fingerprint module; and, optocouplers and/or relays. 5. The smart plug according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The control panel includes a fingerprint module and a first display panel; The intelligent control unit also includes a first relay; wherein, Both the fingerprint module and the display panel are electrically connected to the intelligent control unit. 6. The smart plug according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The control panel includes a bluetooth module and a second display panel; The intelligent control unit also includes a second relay and a first photocoupler; wherein, Both the Bluetooth module and the second display panel are electrically connected to the intelligent control unit. 7. The smart plug according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The control panel includes a WIFI module and a third display panel The intelligent control unit also includes a third relay and a second photocoupler; wherein, Both the WIFI module and the third display panel are electrically connected to the intelligent control unit. 8. The smart plug according to claims 1-4, characterized in that, The control panel includes a GPRS module and a fourth display panel; The intelligent control unit also includes a fourth relay and a third photocoupler; wherein, Both the GPRS module and the fourth display panel are electrically connected to the intelligent control unit. 9. A control method for a smart plug, characterized in that the smart plug includes a plug body, which is arranged on the top of the plug body, is detachably connected with the plug body, and forms a control cavity with the plug body. a panel; and, at least two conductive structures attached to the bottom of the plug body; wherein the plug body includes a base plate and a surrounding housing; The control methods include: Receive the user's current authentication information; determining that the current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information; judging whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state; If so, controlling the control panel to disengage from the plug body. 10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising: Determining that the smart plug is in a power-on state; The electric appliance that controls the connection of the plug main body is in a power-on state. 11. The method according to claim 9, wherein the smart plug further includes a control button, and before judging whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state, The method also includes: Receive operation information that the control key is pressed. 12. The method according to claim 9, wherein before determining that the current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information, the method further comprises: Receive and save the initial authentication information. 13. The method according to any one of claims 9-12, wherein the control panel includes a fingerprint module; The current authentication information of the receiving user includes: receiving current authentication information input by the user through the fingerprint module. 14. The method according to any one of claims 9-12, wherein the control panel communicates with the mobile device, The current authentication information of the receiving user includes: receiving current authentication information input by the user through the application program of the mobile device and sent by the mobile device. 15. The method according to claim 14, wherein before the control panel is separated from the plug body, the method further comprises: receiving the agreed time information input by the user through the application program interface of the mobile device; Said control of said control panel being disengaged from said plug body includes: The control panel is controlled to separate from the plug body according to the appointed time information. 16. The method of claim 14, further comprising: Real-time detection of the working status of the electrical appliances connected to the smart plug, the working status includes the power-on state and the power-off state; The working status is sent to the application program interface of the mobile device. 17. The method of claim 14, further comprising: Detecting the current value of the electrical appliance supplied by the smart plug; judging whether the current value exceeds a set value; If so, automatically disconnect the power supply of the electrical appliance and send an alarm message to the mobile device. 18. The method according to claim 14, wherein the control panel includes a Bluetooth module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the Bluetooth module. 19. The method according to claim 14, wherein the control panel comprises a WIFI module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the WIFI module. 20. The method according to claim 14, wherein the control panel comprises a GPRS module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the GPRS module. 21. A power strip with a smart plug, characterized in that the smart plug has the structure according to any one of claims 1-8.